Overview
- Ohio State's junior running back, TreVeyon Henderson, is set to return for the Wisconsin game after missing three matches due to undisclosed injuries, as confirmed by head coach Ryan Day.
- Despite injuries restricting his appearances this season, Henderson has managed to accumulate impressive stats with 295 rushing yards and five touchdowns from the four games he has participated in.
- Henderson has a track-record of powerful performance for Ohio State, striking 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns in his freshman season, despite similar injury limitations, which boosts the team's expectations for his return.
- Ohio State's offense, which averages 431.9 total yards and 33.7 points per game this season, has found itself in a recent slump without Henderson, averaging only 127.0 rushing yards per game.
- In Henderson's absence, running backs Deamonte Trayanum and Miyan Williams have tried to shoulder the load, but their performances have been underwhelming, with average yards per carry of 4.3 and 3.2 respectively.